Another leaked picture of the Leica SL3-P camera courtesy of FredMiranda:
The new Leica Summilux SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens explained (source: tonyanalogreen):
The first review of the upcoming Leica 100mm f/2.8 APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL lens has already been published by Camerawest and can be found here (the page is now removed):
The Leica SL3-P camera announcement invitations are already out (source: Reddit):
A reader has developed a new smartphone app for rangefinder fans called “M-Kamera” (website):
“M-Kamera simulates the physics of a 35mm film rangefinder. Not a filter. Not a preset. Not a portrait mode. Full simulation from lens to individual film grains. And full shooting experience: set exposure, wind on, compose, focus, shoot. Finish the roll and develop to see the results: that classical 50mm lens look, lush grain and film color science. Enabled by LIDAR of iPhone Pro and passion to analogue photography.”
LeicaRumors readers can get a virtual film giveaway by using this link (on a first-come, first-served basis, one per Apple ID):
As previously reported, Light Lens Lab is working on the development of a new black-and-white photographic film:
Light Lens Lab to start producing photographic and cinematic films
Light Lens Lab recently published an update on their film project that focuses on automation, assembly, and production progress:
Oberwerth introduced a new “Cognac Series for Leica” line of products.
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Oberwerth, the Germany-based maker of handcrafted leather camera bags and accessories, has launched its new Cognac Series – a coordinated line of pieces for Leica photographers, united by a single warm, vegetable-tanned leather.
The series began with a request that reached Oberwerth again and again: to bring back the warm cognac tone that once distinguished classic camera accessories. Together with a small, family-run tannery in Tuscany, the company spent half a year refining the recipe in a slow, purely vegetable tanning process. The result is a full-grain cowhide with warm depth and character – a leather that develops a beautiful patina over the years and makes every piece one of a kind.
The Cognac Series comprises four pieces:
Here are the latest/updated leaks and rumors on the new Leica SL3-P camera and two SL lenses that will be announced next week:
Leica APO Macro Elmarit SL 100 f/2.8 lens
Leica Summilux SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens
The rumored two new SL lenses could be announced alongside the SL3-P, but they may not ship until later in 2026.
Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-P Hammertone (Hammerschlag) limited edition camera later this year. The mockups below provide a preview of what the final design might look like (all pictures are mockups):
Previous coverage of Leica Hammertone cameas can be found here.
See the current Leica Hammertone cameras listings on eBay.
Additional information on Leica Hammertone cameras:
Here is some additional/updfated information on the upcoming Meyer Optik Gorlitz 42mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount:
